Clinical trial for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Official title Neural Mechanisms of Response Inhibition Training for OCRD
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05377125
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study is testing whether a computer game can help your brain stop unwanted urges. It also looks at how this change affects your symptoms.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you have OCD, hair pulling, or skin picking.
- What's involved
- You would play a computer game for 8 to 16 sessions. You would also have brain scans and fill out questionnaires.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts about one month after you finish the training sessions.
You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug, decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 60
You may be able to join if
- age between 18 and 60
- moderate level of OCRD symptoms (Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale total ≥ 16, Massachusetts General Hospital-Hair pulling Scale total ≥ 12, or...
- a primary diagnosis of OCRD (i.e., OCD, TTM, or SPD)
- estimated IQ \> 80
- presence of a RI deficits (SSRT ≥ 215ms).
You likely can't join if
- Current substance use disorder
- Severe ADHD
- Lifetime diagnosis of psychotic disorder, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia
- Current psychotherapy
- Change in psychotropic medication status within 8 weeks before the study or during the study
- Use of stimulant medication
See the full eligibility criteria
- age between 18 and 60
- moderate level of OCRD symptoms (Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale total ≥ 16, Massachusetts General Hospital-Hair pulling Scale total ≥ 12, or Skin Picking Scale-Revised total ≥ 7)
- a primary diagnosis of OCRD (i.e., OCD, TTM, or SPD)
- estimated IQ \> 80
- presence of a RI deficits (SSRT ≥ 215ms).
- Current substance use disorder
- Severe ADHD
- Lifetime diagnosis of psychotic disorder, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia
- Current psychotherapy
- Change in psychotropic medication status within 8 weeks before the study or during the study
- Use of stimulant medication
- Active suicidal risk
- Contraindications for MRI procedures
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 60 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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